Gardai have warned against drinking in public places this St Patrick’s Day.

Those found flouting the rules will have their drinks taken off them.

Nearly 150 barrels worth of drinks have been seized in the past, according to Chief Superintendent Lorraine Wheatley.

Wheatley said: “We would rather prevent it, but we will take the drink off them.

"In other years, we have filled 150 barrels with drink in the Temple Bar area so it is important that the message is sent out to young people that drink will be taken off them and they won't be allowed drink in public places."